AquaFunded vs BrightFunded

How AquaFunded vs BrightFunded compare on our ratings, prop firm specs, funding, pros and cons.

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Feature
Ratings
Our score4.1/53.9/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Payout reliability4.54.5
Rules & drawdown4.03.5
Costs4.04.0
Platforms & markets4.54.0
Transparency & support3.53.5
Specs
Evaluation1-step, 2-step, 3-step, Instant funding1-step, 2-step
Account sizes$2.5K - $400K$5K - $200K
Challenge fee$283 for 100k account€47 - €947
Profit split90% - 100%Up to 90%
Daily drawdown limitNot disclosed4%
Maximum drawdownNot disclosed8%
Payout frequencyBi-weekly, on-demand upgrade availableWeekly or bi-weekly
Payout methodsRise, Bank transfer, USDC, CryptoNot disclosed
Crypto leverage1:2Not disclosed
Trading platformsMetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker, MatchTraderMT5, cTrader, DXtrade
MarketsCrypto, Forex, Indices, CommoditiesCrypto, Forex, Indices, Commodities
KYC required YesNot disclosed
Restricted countriesVietnam, Pakistan, Thailand, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Myanmar, KenyaNot disclosed
Company
Founded20232023
HeadquartersUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Instant funding bypasses multi-step challenge evaluations entirely
  • Profit splits reach up to 100% with paid add-ons
  • No restrictions on holding trades over weekends or during news releases
  • Refundable entry fees on evaluation challenge accounts
  • Profit splits reaching up to 90%
  • Guaranteed 24-hour payout processing window
  • No maximum time limits to complete evaluations
  • No consistency rules on evaluation trading
Cons
  • Crypto trading leverage is restricted to 1:2
  • Trades execute in simulated environments rather than live market liquidity
  • Identity verification is mandatory prior to receiving profit rewards
  • Prohibits users from Vietnam, Pakistan, Kenya, and several other jurisdictions
  • Trades within five minutes of high-impact news are restricted
  • Trading occurs in simulated environments rather than live liquidity pools
  • A 4% maximum daily drawdown limit applies
Best forCFD traders wanting instant capital, Swing traders holding over weekends, Traders targeting 100% profit splitsMulti-asset swing traders, Traders seeking rapid payout processing, Participants wanting uncapped evaluation timeframes

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